Immigration Solicitor

Ad Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Statutory pension

Private healthcare after probation

Job summary

Transforming Support is recruiting an Immigration Solicitor to lead in-house business immigration and sponsor licence compliance. You will become the trusted specialist for UKVI requirements and right to work across the organisation.

Working in a hybrid Manchester setup, you will collaborate with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership to shape robust immigration processes and governance. Ideal candidates are England & Wales qualified solicitors with 1–2 years PQE who seek ownership

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• 1–2 years post-qualification experience or close equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the organisation's Sponsor Licence and sponsor compliance responsibilities.
• Advise on UK visa routes including Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas.
• Manage Sponsorship Management System (SMS) and Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).
• Monitor changes to the UK Immigration Rules and assess impact on the workforce.
• Lead right to work checks and respond to UKVI compliance visits or Home Office audits.
• Develop policies, templates and guidance for managers and HR teams.

Job description

Immigration Solicitor, £40,000 to £55,000, Manchester. In house hybrid role leading sponsor licence, UKVI and business immigration compliance.

Immigration Solicitor

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum
Location: Manchester, M2

Hybrid working

3 days per week in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home, with some flexibility around hours where needed.

Hours

Full time, with some flexibility considered

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Hybrid, 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home

Reporting to

Internal Legal Counsel

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, statutory pension and private healthcare after probation

Take Your Business Immigration Expertise In House

Are you a qualified Immigration Solicitor looking for the opportunity to take genuine ownership of business immigration and sponsor licence compliance?

Transforming Support is looking for an Immigration Solicitor to become its trusted specialist for business immigration, sponsor licence compliance, UKVI requirements and right to work.

This is an opportunity to move into an influential in house position where you can focus your expertise on one organisation rather than managing an external client caseload. You will work closely with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership, helping shape robust immigration processes across the business.

Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK. Strong immigration governance is essential to supporting its workforce and maintaining compliant services.

The Role

You will take ownership of the organisation's sponsor licence, business immigration matters and right to work processes, providing clear and practical advice across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the organisation's Sponsor Licence and sponsor compliance responsibilities
• Using and overseeing the Sponsorship Management System, SMS
• Managing Certificates of Sponsorship, CoS, reporting duties, record keeping and document retention
• Advising on Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visa applications, extensions and changes of circumstances
• Monitoring changes to the UK Immigration Rules and assessing their impact on the workforce
• Managing compliant right to work checks and follow up processes
• Reviewing immigration policies, systems and employee records to identify potential compliance risks
• Preparing for and responding to UKVI compliance visits, Home Office audits and enforcement contact
• Developing clear policies, templates and guidance for managers and HR teams
• Providing practical immigration advice to employees, prospective workers, HR colleagues and senior leaders

You will have support from the HR team with immigration administration and will have the opportunity to review existing processes, identify improvements and see those changes implemented across the organisation.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a strong interest in business immigration and sponsor compliance.

This role could suit someone who is newly qualified or has around 1 to 2 years' post qualification experience and is ready to take on greater ownership in an in house environment. Equally, it could a